Young citizens left behind when mom, dad leave country

Apr 6, 2011 8:32:00 PM - chicagotribune.com

Children try to carry on with American lifestyles as best as they can

In the two years since her father was deported, 13-year-old Elisabeth and her three younger siblings have settled into an after-school routine while their mother, Maria Lourdes, works long hours at a beauty salon.